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Mineral Point

Missouri · 351 residents · 0.24 sq mi
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Mineral Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,179. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $55,200. The poverty rate of 35.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
351
−3%since 2000
from 363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,463 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
+6%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2012913814705601990201020202024Mineral Point
2024324
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,179
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,455 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,993
+43%since 2000
from $8,365 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,200
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$462
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.8%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+118%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(330)
Black3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(322)
Black4.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other3.2%(11)
Diversity Score20.7%(73)
Diversity Score
21
+76%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
50.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.5%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral Point, Missouri?

Mineral Point, Missouri has about 351 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mineral Point, Missouri?

The typical household in Mineral Point, Missouri earns about $20,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineral Point, Missouri expensive?

In Mineral Point, Missouri, the median home is worth about $55,200, and the typical rent is about $462 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral Point, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mineral Point, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineral Point, Missouri?

About 35.0% of people in Mineral Point, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineral Point, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineral Point, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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